I Am Watching You

So many twists and turns in this story.This hit home for me, maybe more so than others, as my own sister was brutally murdered.The winding, twisting, meandering, tale really echoed my own experiences of a murder investigation, and though of course the circumstances were entirely different, the emotions experienced by all the characters, and the amount of detail really got to me. It felt really true to life.I couldn’t put this book down. And I cried at the end

This was a good read, kept my attention. Many characters in this book but had no trouble following them. Good read.

Finally! An author of this genre who truly knows how to write!This is a fascinating book with exquisitely fleshed out characters and scenery.I was actually surprised at the ending’s turn of events, shocking yet believable.If psychological mysteries attract you, then by all means, indulge in this gorgeous and well written book.

There are elements that are very good in Teresa Driscoll’s book, “I Am Watching You.” At the same time, there are other aspects of the book that were bothersome.The book is composed of short chapters, with a number of characters relating the story. The main character is Ella, identified in her titled chapters as The Witness. Ella was on a train ride and thus became one of the last people to see Anna before she disappeared. She was also able to describe the two young men who had approached Anna and her friend, Sarah. Anna’s disappearance and probable murder haunts Ella throughout the book, as she blames herself for not doing anything to protect the young girls, who are both 16 years old.Other characters are introduced, and some are painted as the potential guilty party. Ms. Driscoll makes the guesswork murky as many of the characters have secrets that may or may not be connected with Anna. The overall plot is good, and the author continues to keep us questioning who might have been involved right up to the book’s end.What bothered me about the book was the writing style and some plot specifics. Ms. Driscoll has a habit of using partial sentences, and while these can be effective, they lose their power when used excessively. At first, because the story started off with Ella relating everything in first person, I believed it to be more of a stream-of-consciousness thought process. However, when the author moved to subsequent chapters (everything else in third person), the phrases and partial sentences continued. While it would have worked for Ella to tell her story in that manner, having every character think the same way seemed to blur the characterizations. The other stylistic device used over and over was the introduction of a secret at the end of almost every chapter. Again, this can be a powerful tool, but when used constantly, the story becomes more bothersome than exciting.Most of the story is told a year later, and the investigation into Anna’s disappearance is still being worked on by the police. When the guilty person is finally revealed, it was difficult to believe that the police would have neglected to perform a full investigation (the author tells us at the end that police only did a “cursory” investigation on the person). I hesitate to say more as it would potentially become a spoiler, but for me, this became a fatal flaw and made the ending feel forced.Coupled with the writing issues described a few paragraphs ago, I ended up with mixed feelings the book. I thought this could have been a great story, and there were elements – characters, a good plot idea, a number of misleading side stories, good dialogue – that might have added up to a fantastic read. Unfortunately, the writing style and the inefficient police investigation brought this down to a better-than-average tale. Three-and-a-half stars.

Interesting story with surprises laced throughout. Some parts took a bit long to develop, but suppose it was necessary to allow the author the space to weave in the little clues that make you question whether or not you have figured it out. Definitely a surprise ending! Read in 2 days here and there, between the ins and outs of the day.

In my opinion, this was a really good book. I enjoyed reading it very much and I like books that keep me wanting to keep reading onto the next chapter. I read this book in less than a week and it had me glued to keep going chapter after chapter. I definitely recommend this book for anyone that wants an easy, suspenseful read.

I like how this book had enough suspense and questions that you continue to process even after putting it down. I couldn't get enough! Author hit humanity and our self talk with pin point accuracy. Great book!

Not a bad book. Unexpected. Lots of characters points of view. I think it was an easy read and something many can enjoy.